Buffy allowed Riley to steer her to his car with out much realization. She was numb of feeling. She didn't know what to think. Angel had forced all these unwanted feelings upon her. Seeing him with Harmony had evoked a jealousy so strong she was at a loss. But then to turn around and mock her jealousy like he did, she'd been crushed.

While Buffy was lost in her thoughts, Riley was becoming more bold with his moves. While he drove he had his arm around her shoulders and his fingers toyed with the straps of her dress. When she didn't respond he pulled his arm off and laid his hand on her knee. Slowly he moved his hand further and further up her leg. When he hit the hem of her dress Buffy jumped. She brushed his hand away and scooted as close to the door as possible.

This pissed off Riley even more. He sped up and didn't slow down. He slammed on the breaks in front of her house and was out of the car before Buffy could say a word. It had started to rain and she was not in any mood for having a confrontation with Riley while getting soaked to the bone. She ran to her porch with Riley close behind. She stopped on the first covered step and turned to him, while he remained in the rain.

"Well Riley, I had a good time tonight."

Riley didn't say anything, just looked at her greedily. He grabbed her arm and pulled her into the rain before descending his lips onto hers.

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"Let them go Angelus."

"Get out of my Harris, before I move you."

"Don't you think you've done enough damage?"

"You don't understand. Buffy is in danger and if I don't get…"

"IN DANGER? From who? Riley? Please, the only one Buffy needs protection from is you."

"I am warning you boy."

"You just hate that she chose someone over you. Time to face the music Angelus, you can't have everything!"

"I am not listening to anymore of this," Angel tried to walk past, but Xander pushed him back in place. Angel retaliated with out thinking and shoved Xander against the wall next to the door. He got within two inches of Xander's face.

"If anything happens to Buffy because of your stupid little rant, I will personally make your life a living hell," and he stormed out the door.

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Buffy now had a whole new reason to call Riley "Fish-Boy". Kissing him was a lot like kissing a fish; cold, wet and slimy. It took her only a brief moment of struggling before she pulled away.

"Riley, stop it."

"Come on Buffy," he said pulling her closer, "Your mom isn't home, nobody's watching." Again he began his slobbery attack on her mouth. Buffy genuinely tried to get into it, (for no other reason then to be even with Angel.) But the moment she gave in a little, he went all out. After merely 10 seconds of groping Buffy pushed him off so hard, he fell on the ground.

"It's Angelus isn't it? YOU MORON! You think you mean something to him? You are just the flavor of the week. He will use you and drop you. Just like he has half of Sunnydale High's female population. You don't mean anything. To him you are nothing!" by this time Riley had stood up to her again. Buffy socked him hard in the jaw. Riley grabbed his jaw and found blood on his bottom lip. He started laughing.

"Well, well, well. He means nothing to you, huh? Fine, go after him. But expect me to say 'I told you so.' Besides, I've waited for you for eight years, what's another month. One way or another, Buffy Summers, you will be mine." He walked off. Buffy felt completely drained and her knees gave out. There she sat on the ground while the rain poured down around her.

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Angel pulled into Buffy's driveway at 50mph. He found her sitting on the ground in the rain. 'Damn you Harris,' he thought. He got out of the car and ran to her side.

"Buffy," he said softly, touching her shoulder. Buffy jumped away from his touch.

"Go away Angel."

"Not a chance," he said. This set Buffy off.

"This is ALL your fault!" she screamed. Tears began trailing down her cheek, but went unnoticed by her. "You forced these feelings on me. What are you bi-polar? One minute you are being so nice and the next you treat me like something you stepped in."

"Buffy it killed me hurting you tonight and if I ever get my hands on Riley, I swear to God…"

"Why," Buffy said softly.

"Because I think I could be falling in love with you and the idea of anyone hurting or touching you makes me insane."

"Riley didn't hurt me…I mean he tried, but I stopped him. I am a big girl, Angel, I don't need you to protect me. But that wasn't what I meant. What I meant was why did you hurt me if it killed you so bad?"

"I thought it was the only way to show you the feelings I knew you had for me."

"Angel, I know I haven't been around a lot, but this has got to be one of the stupidest things you have ever done."

"I know that know and I am truly sorry Buffy, please believe me. If I could turn back time I would."

"Angel…"

"But at the time it all made perfect sense. What is it they say…"

"Angel…"

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions…."

"ANGEL!" Buffy yelled. "It worked. For whatever twisted reason you did it, it worked. Seeing you with Harmony was…"

"Buffy, I don't even like Harmony. She drives me insane. I wouldn't even let her speak to me at all tonight…"

"Angel shut up!" Angel could see the tears still standing in her eyes and it broke his heart. "Don't say another word."

"Buff…"

"Angelus," He shut up and tried to read her face through the rain. She seemed to be struggling with something inside her head. She squeezed her eyes shut and when she opened them again the tears were gone. "Will you just…could you…I mean…will you kiss me now?"

"Angel didn't need telling twice. He took two steps and placed his hands on either side of her face, drawing their lips together.

Buffy was having an emotional battle. The encounter with Riley had shaken her up more than she liked to admit. More than anything she wanted to surrender to Angel and use his help in carrying the load. She had had enough of standing alone and was ready to give in. that was when she asked him to kiss her.

Neither knew how long they had stood there, with the rain pouring down around them. When Angel did pull away he noticed her shiver. For the first time Buffy recognized how cold and wet she was. They both ran under the eves of the deck.

"Your cold," Angel said.

"I don't have my key."

"Ok, let's get to my car and home, ok?"

"Ok"

They ran to Angel's car and got in. They didn't speak on the way home, but held hands the whole way. Angel led her to the bathroom nearest their bedrooms. Before she went in he hugged her and kissed the top of her head. Buffy looked at him and smiled before entering the bathroom and starting the shower.

Angel dried off and changed quickly. He threw on a pair of black sweatpants and a white wife beater. He started the fireplace in the living room and waited for Buffy.

When Buffy entered into the living room Angel had to do a double take. She was dressed in a white nightgown that came right above her knees and Angel swore she was an angel.

"Are you hungry?" Buffy shook her head negatively. She walked over and sat on the couch. She patted for Angel to sit next to her. When he did she curled into his chest and they both fell asleep.

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Several Hours Later

When Kalie came home from work what she saw in her living room caused her to sigh in relief. There asleep on couch was her Angel safely tucked in the arms of his savior.

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